About Dr. Marc Katz Expertise All medical and surgical problems of the foot and ankle.
Specializing in Pain Management of the Foot & Ankle using Advanced Cryosurgical techniques. Also woundcare and limb salvage.
Experience I am a Podiatrist in private practice for 17 years in Tampa Florida
Organizations
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons,
American Podiatric Medical Association,
Florida Podiatric Medical Association,
American Professional Wound Care Association,
Cryostar certified in Foot Cryosurgery
Publications
http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Heel-Pain-and-Treatment-Options&id=270285
http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Relief-for-Foot-Pain-Due-to-Diabetic-Neuropathy&id=438090
http://ezinearticles.com/?Permanent-Relief-for-Ingrown-Toenails&id=387593
http://ezinearticles.com/?Foot-Cryosurgery-for-Plantar-Fasciitis,-Heel-Pain,-Mortons-Neuroma-and-Neuropathy&id=261571
Education/Credentials
I am a board-certified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and a certified Foot Cryosurgeon
This concerns toe pain in the toe adjacent to my big toe.
History - I've never had any toe/foot problems. About 2 months ago I banged my toe against the door. It didn't feel too badly. I walk my dog 3-4 miles per day. I've been walking this much for 14 years and have never had any problem. Suddenly, I started having toe pain after banging my toe. I waited 4 weeks and then I saw my doctor and had an x-ray. Results: no fracture and no soft tissue changes. However, there is some arthritis. I am 59 years old. I am currently waitng to see a podiatrist (2-week wait for my appointment).
My concern: I don't feel like arthritis is causing this toe pain. The area that hurts is the UNDERSIDE of the TOP part of the toe. I can wiggle and move it without any pain. But, if I so much as gently touch the skin area, the pain is really bad. Even hurts when my sock or the blanket rubs against it.
Meanwhile, as I wait to see the podiatrist, I am still walking my dog. I am wearing New Balance walking shoes, but it hurts when I press my toe down on the pavement. It just doesn't sound like arthritic pain. Would the skin hurt when touched if it were arthritis?
I am just looking for an opinion and some advice as I wait for my appointment.
Thank you so much for your time.
Penney
Answer Hi Penney,
You may have arthritis but it sounds like you have soft tissue inflammation on the bottom of the toe and possibly compression or injury to some of the nerves. It does not sound like typical arthritis pain but more like injury to the soft tissue.
Sincerely,
Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com
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